Heart Failure: Pathophysiology, Surgical
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What happens to the heart muscle in The heart muscle enlarges to a basketball shape,
congestive heart failure? causing it to pump less efficiently.
What surgical procedure can restore A patch is implanted to restore the left ventricle to a
the shape of a damaged left football shape, improving function.
ventricle?
What is a common cause of A heart attack, resulting in scar tissue around the left
congestive heart failure? ventricle.
What is the purpose of the It functions as both the right and left ventricle,
CardioWest total artificial heart? pushing blood through the pulmonary arteries to the
lungs and through the aorta to the body.
What distinguishes the AbioCor total The AbioCor TAH is completely contained inside the
artificial heart from the CardioWest chest, while the CardioWest TAH has tubes extending
TAH? through the abdomen.
What dietary restriction is often Limit sodium intake to 2 g/day or less.
recommended for clients with heart
failure?
What types of foods should clients Processed and prepared foods high in sodium; they
with heart failure avoid? should use fresh, frozen, and low-sodium products.
, What are some potassium-rich foods Potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, milk, yogurt,
recommended for clients taking bananas, and dry beans.
potassium-wasting diuretics?
What signs and symptoms indicate Weight gain, ankle swelling, fatigue, and dyspnea.
impending congestive heart failure?
What should clients with heart failure Consult a primary provider.
do if they gain more than 2 lb in 24
hours?
What is the importance of measuring To monitor for changes that may indicate worsening
pulse and blood pressure daily for heart failure.
heart failure clients?
What should clients do to manage Rest after eating and avoid spicy, gas-forming, and
dyspnea after eating? high-fiber foods.
What is the role of diuretics in heart Diuretics help to reduce fluid overload and manage
failure management? symptoms of heart failure.
What is the recommended frequency Daily, at the same time and using the same scale.
for weighing clients with heart failure?
What should be monitored during the Dyspnea, heart rate, blood pressure, distended neck
assessment of a client with heart veins, peripheral edema, and confusion.
failure?
What is the significance of measuring To determine if the client is developing ascites or
abdominal girth in heart failure responding to treatment.
patients?
What is the recommended action if a Ask how many pillows they normally use for sleep.
client experiences nocturnal
dyspnea?
Treatments, and Nursing Care – Questions With A+
Solutions
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Terms in this set (51)
What happens to the heart muscle in The heart muscle enlarges to a basketball shape,
congestive heart failure? causing it to pump less efficiently.
What surgical procedure can restore A patch is implanted to restore the left ventricle to a
the shape of a damaged left football shape, improving function.
ventricle?
What is a common cause of A heart attack, resulting in scar tissue around the left
congestive heart failure? ventricle.
What is the purpose of the It functions as both the right and left ventricle,
CardioWest total artificial heart? pushing blood through the pulmonary arteries to the
lungs and through the aorta to the body.
What distinguishes the AbioCor total The AbioCor TAH is completely contained inside the
artificial heart from the CardioWest chest, while the CardioWest TAH has tubes extending
TAH? through the abdomen.
What dietary restriction is often Limit sodium intake to 2 g/day or less.
recommended for clients with heart
failure?
What types of foods should clients Processed and prepared foods high in sodium; they
with heart failure avoid? should use fresh, frozen, and low-sodium products.
, What are some potassium-rich foods Potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, milk, yogurt,
recommended for clients taking bananas, and dry beans.
potassium-wasting diuretics?
What signs and symptoms indicate Weight gain, ankle swelling, fatigue, and dyspnea.
impending congestive heart failure?
What should clients with heart failure Consult a primary provider.
do if they gain more than 2 lb in 24
hours?
What is the importance of measuring To monitor for changes that may indicate worsening
pulse and blood pressure daily for heart failure.
heart failure clients?
What should clients do to manage Rest after eating and avoid spicy, gas-forming, and
dyspnea after eating? high-fiber foods.
What is the role of diuretics in heart Diuretics help to reduce fluid overload and manage
failure management? symptoms of heart failure.
What is the recommended frequency Daily, at the same time and using the same scale.
for weighing clients with heart failure?
What should be monitored during the Dyspnea, heart rate, blood pressure, distended neck
assessment of a client with heart veins, peripheral edema, and confusion.
failure?
What is the significance of measuring To determine if the client is developing ascites or
abdominal girth in heart failure responding to treatment.
patients?
What is the recommended action if a Ask how many pillows they normally use for sleep.
client experiences nocturnal
dyspnea?
